June 17, 1877: Manuel Tinio was born in Licab, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija

Manuel Tinio y Bundoc was one of the most remarkable yet underappreciated figures in Philippine history. At just 20 years old, he became the youngest general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army, a distinction often mistakenly attributed to the more famous Gregorio del Pilar. His life, though tragically cut short at 46, left an indelible mark on the struggle for Philippine independence and the early years of American colonial rule.